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MoneyTalks

Aug 03 2026

Side Hustle Taxes Made Simple: A Beginner’s Guide to Business Finances for Women

Starting a side hustle? Learn how to separate business finances, save for taxes, understand LLCs, track expenses, and build a business that lasts with this practical...
Jun 15 2026

Living Abroad? What Americans Need to Know About Taxes, Digital Nomad Rules, and Cross-Border Financial Planning

Learn what Americans living abroad need to know about taxes, the 183-day rule, FBAR reporting, FATCA, digital nomad tax rules, retirement abroad, and cross-border...
Oct 31 2025

Q4 Money Moves: How to Max Out Retirement Accounts and Lower Taxes Before December 31

Listen to Koren Vining as she shares what year-end money moves to do to maximize your retirement and tax savings before year’s end.

Oct 10 2025

Planning for Life’s Transitions: Retirement, Tax Strategies, and Wealth Protection

Life doesn’t happen in straight lines—and your finances shouldn’t either. Career changes, retirement, divorce, or loss can all upend even the best-laid plans. That’s...

Women & Money – The Shit We Don’t Talk About Podcast

Oct 24 2025

Smart Year-End Tax & Retirement Strategy with Carolyn Rowland

Learn what money moves to make before the year ends. Dive into this episode about year-end tax and retirement strategy with Carolyn Rowland

Oct 27 2022

Ep 21: Reducing Your Taxes with Ronica Brown

Tax season is around the corner, so today we thought we could try and learn about how we could pay less and save more. Today’s guest is Ronica Brown. Ronica Brown,...
Oct 13 2022

Ep 20: A Proactive Approach to Tax Planning with Eric Blake, CFP®

Although we know tax planning is about as fun as a mammogram, they are something we have to do every year. Our goal for this episode is to help you glide into tax...

Smart Advice

Aug 24 2026

Treasury Bills vs. High Yield Savings Accounts: The Tax Angle Most People Miss

Rob Cucchiaro, CFP®, shares how Treasury Bills compare with High Yield Savings Accounts, including the state tax advantages many investors miss and how those...
Oct 13 2025

Financial Products, Oh My!

Purse Strings Approved Professional Blog Series Financial Products, Oh My! How to Stop Feeling Spooked by Year-End Money Moves By: Chelsea Scomak, CFP, Lifestyle...
Sep 15 2025

What I’m Seeing in My Practice: How to End the Year with More Clarity (and Less Chaos)

Here’s what I’m seeing in my practice right now: Business owners are heading into Q4 feeling tired, behind, and unsure how they’re going to finish the year...
Aug 14 2025

The Big Beautiful What? A Plain-English Look at the New Tax Bill

Congress recently passed a massive new tax bill — the One Big Beautiful Bill — and while the name is a little dramatic, it brings real changes that could affect your...
Aug 11 2025

What can I write off?

Here’s what you can write off as a deduction.

Aug 11 2025

How to get tax records and transcripts from IRS?

Access to your IRS account can provide you with information about your previously filed tax returns or payments due.

Jul 14 2025

How to Write Off My Vehicle for Business

VEHICLE DEDUCTION: There are two IRS approved methods to deducting the business use of your vehicle: MILEAGE METHOD and ACTUAL EXPENSE METHOD.

Jul 14 2025

What business expenses can I deduct?

To explain what deductions you can “write off”, we first need to define what that means. “Business expenses” are anything that goes into the production of...
May 22 2024

Unlocking the Mega Backdoor Roth: Maximizing Retirement Saving

What is a Roth IRA? What is a Roth 401k? Do I make too much money to qualify? What about backdoor vs. mega backdoor?

May 22 2024

How long do I need to hold my RSUs to save on taxes?

One of the most frequent questions that I get from clients is around RSUs and taxation: specifically, how long do I have to hold my shares after they vest for...

Financial Foundations for Women  eBook

You’ve been meaning to get your finances in order—but where do you start?

Right here. This eBook is your no-stress, no-fluff guide to finally taking control of your money. With simple, fillable worksheets, you'll quickly see where your money’s going, start building emergency savings, and map out real goals for the life you actually want. No more feeling behind. No more handing over control. This is clear, doable, and made for busy women like you. You’re not waiting another day—you’re starting now.

Free Guides to Help You on Your Financial Journey

Divorce Prep Check List

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INSIDE YOU’LL LEARN:

  • The documents you need to gather
  • A description of divorce professionals and what they do
  • How to create your divorce team
  • Tips to consider along the way

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8 Savvy Ways Women Invest Their Money

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INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:

  • The step-by-step process financially savvy women use to invest and take control of their wealth.
  • Valuable resources to dive deeper into each investment step, equipping yourself with the knowledge to make informed financial decisions.
  • How these investments play a critical role in establishing your financial foundation for a secure future.
  • Tips to consider along the way, ensuring a smooth and successful journey towards financial independence.

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10 Ways to Own Your Finances Like A Badass

INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:

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Determine Your Net Worth

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NET WORTH WORKSHEET!

  • This may be one of the biggest steps as it requires you to gather all your financial information in one space. Once this powerful step is complete, you’ll have a solid understanding of where you have been and the information you need to move ahead.
  • Grab a pencil and download this worksheet.
  • You got this and we got you!

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Family Emergency Binder

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INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:

  • Six color-coded sections to gather all essential information
  • An emergency call tree
  • Detailed information for up to 4 family members
  • We even included your furry family members

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S.M.A.R.T. Goals

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GET A HOLD ON YOUR GOALS WORKSHEET!

  • You will have a mix of tips and tricks that will help you take charge of where your money is going.
  • Any of these small changes can make a big impact on a healthy financial lifestyle.
  • And, this is just the beginning!

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Snowball Method

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GET YOUR SNOWBALL METHOD WORKSHEET!

  • You will have a mix of tips and tricks that will help you take charge of where your money is going.
  • Any of these small changes can make a big impact on a healthy financial lifestyle.
  • And, this is just the beginning!

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Where’s My Money Going Worksheet

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INSIDE YOU’LL LEARN:

  • How much money is coming into your house every month
  • What your expenses are every month
  • Reflection questions to understand your spending.

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